At Blue, dogs are king. The upscale Minneapolis apartment building allows pets in the mod copper-covered lobby, the elevators and even the tiki bar. But where the canines really rule is in their private outdoor dog park on the alley side of the complex. Dog owners step off an elevator and into an enclosed courtyard [...]
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Radon Testing and “National Radon Awareness Month”
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) declares January “National Radon Awareness Month” Important Radon Facts: Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the second leading cuase of lung cancer in the United States today and recommends that all homes below the third [...]
Study finds walkable neighborhoods command price premiums
A new study says that homes located in more walkable neighborhoods command a price premium over similar homes in less walkable areas. The study, “Walking the Walk: How Walkability Raises Home Values in U.S. Cities” was commissioned by CEOs for Cities and conducted by Joe Cortright using data from Walk Score and ZipRealty. Key [...]
No Bones About It: This Is a Dog House
No Bones About It: This Is a Dog House Paris Hilton’s Chihuahuas – Tinkerbell, Marilyn Monroe, Prince Baby Bear, Harajuki, Dolce, and Prada – have closed on new digs, reports Life & Style magazine. The property in Hollywood is a $325,000, 300-square-foot canine palace complete with a balcony, a backyard, living room furniture, and a [...]
